Confusing Chart Notes
Many of us at Faribault, Minn (FBL) are confused by the chart notes on the RNAV (GPS) RWY 30 and RWY 12 approaches. What’s up with the restriction about baro-VNAV? And why can’t we fly these approaches at night? The VOR-A has no such restrictions. Surely that circling approach isn’t the only
Readback: April 2014
Key Takeaways:
- RNAV approach restrictions are clarified: Baro-VNAV limitations stem from temperature-induced altimetry errors, while night flight restrictions are due to unlighted obstacles not meeting clearance requirements (WAAS GPS can often negate baro-VNAV limits).
- The article presents a debate on potential FAA regulation of pilot sleep apnea, weighing the perceived overreach for general aviation pilots against critical safety concerns regarding pilot fatigue.
- Practical aviation advice is offered, including flying published approaches at unfamiliar airports and requesting full runway lighting at night to prevent wrong airport landings, and an explanation for high Standard Instrument Departure (SID) altitudes due to ATC requirements and vertical clearance.
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